2027 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron: real cost in California
See the A6 Sportback e-tron on Audi's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Premium · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$66,700the advertised price
Drive away$74,309with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,182/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,741/moeverything, after resale
$74,309 to drive away + $72,568 to run it for 6 years − $21,517 back at resale = $125,360, or $1,741 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$74,309
Running it, 6 yrs+$72,568
Back at resale−$21,517
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$66,700Feesfreight $1,395 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,480Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$6,129Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$26,313Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$15,770Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$15,262Charging13,500 mi a year at —, home charging at $0.33/kWh
+$7,645Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,547Maintenanceestimate
+$3,305California EV fee$121 a year
+$726Resale after 6 years32% of MSRP, you get this back
−$21,517True cost $125,360 ÷ 72 months$1,741 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySedan
Seats5from the Canadian version or the type
CargoNot published
Engine and fuel
TowingNot published
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Resale at 6 years32% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: —, 5 seats.| Premium | $66,700 | $74,309 | $125,360 | ✓ $1,741/mo | — No |
| Premium quattro | $68,700 | $76,489 | $128,380 | $1,783/mo | ✓ Yes |
Premium
✓ $1,741/mo
True cost
Premium quattro
$1,783/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
Premium$66,700
Premium quattro$68,700
Safety and driver assist
360° camera
+ $800 on every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
+ $800 on every trim
Heated rear seats
+ $800 on every trim
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Convenience
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ from Premium quattro
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ Every trim
Not listed on any trimAutomatic brakingBlind-spot monitorRear cross-traffic alertAdaptive cruiseLane centeringHands-free drivingParking sensorsCooled seatsMassaging seatsPush-button startWireless phone chargingPower driver's seatMemory seatApple CarPlay and Android AutoWireless CarPlayBuilt-in navigationPremium sound systemHead-up displayLarge touchscreen (12 in+)Tow hitch included
Full standard equipment on the Premium (37 items)
- Driver and front passenger airbag with knee airbag and front passenger airbag deactivation
- Electronic child locks
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Garage door opener (Homelink)
- Rear-passenger thorax side airbags
- Active front assist
- Heated, auto-dimming, power folding exterior mirrors
- LED headlights
- 235/45 R20 100H XL front
- 265/40 R20 104H XL rear all-season run flat tires
- LED taillights with dynamic turn signals
- Acoustic front door glass
- Aluminum trim around exterior windows
- Dynamic suspension
- 20” 5-arm aero design wheels, bicolor finish
- Power tailgate
- Aluminium Interior Elements
- Panoramic glass sunroof with switchable transparency
- Aluminum front door sill inlays, illuminated
- Three-zone automatic climate control w/ heat pump and standard pre-conditioning
- Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror with digital compass
- LED interior lighting package
- Four-spoke multifunction leather steering wheel
- Electric steering wheel adjustment
- Black cloth headliner
- Front center armrest
- Leather seating surfaces
- Heated front seats
- 40/20/40 split-folding rear seat with center armrest & cup holders
- Rearview camera
- Audi sound system
- Virtual cockpit
- Audi lane departure warning with emergency assist
- Audi connect CARE with remote engine start
- SiriusXM (3 mo. All Access plan trial subscription)
- Emergency brake assist front
- Audi drive select
Recalls
2 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 A6 Sportback e-tron models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
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- How much is a 2027 A6 Sportback e-tron in California?
- $74,309 to drive away for the Premium, from a $66,700 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,182 loan payment, about $1,759 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,741 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
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US prices in US dollars from Audi's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it. Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.